Noun
die Kette
Pronunciation: /ˈkɛtə/
chain (series of interconnected rings, usually of metal)
A2
rank #2,624
plural Ketten
Meanings
Noun
- chain (series of interconnected rings, usually of metal)
- necklace, bracelet, anklet (thin chain worn as jewelry)
- chain, shackle, fetter (chain used to bind a person or animal)
- chain, series (number of following items or events)
Example sentence
Eine Kette ist nur so stark wie ihr schwächstes Glied.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
Word forms
singular
die Kette
plural
die Ketten
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Kette
Accusativedie Kette
Dativeder Kette
Genitiveder Kette
Plural
Nominativedie Ketten
Accusativedie Ketten
Dativeden Ketten
Genitiveder Ketten
Usage
- eine Kette aus Metall — Aus names the material of the chain.
- eine Kette von Ereignissen — A figurative sequence of linked events.
Die Kette meines Fahrrads ist abgesprungen.
My bicycle chain has come off.